Kathy Gregory (Lead vocalist)

Kathy captures the Blues, R & B, Soulful sounds every performance. Growing up in the music world, she primarily sang country all her life and now adds her amazing talents in the blues of Tough Deal. She's Richmond-bred & a huge Elvis fan.

 

 

Mike Souder (Guitar)

Mike has been a professional musician since 1965 grew up with music of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, etc. In the 70's was involved with major acts - largely with sound crew work for Todd Rundgren, George Harrison, Robbin Ford and others. He became struck with the original blues stuff in the late 90's.

 

 

Mark Saurs (Guitar)

Mark is a Veteran of the Richmond blues scene and started playing guitar at a young age. His playing has since spanned the gamut from standards, to Top 40, to down right 'dirty' blues. Musical influences include Eric Clapton, Foghat, Allman Brothers and "anyone else that knows how to kick up the back beat and turn it up to 11.

 

Carl Taylor (Drums)

Carl hails from Sunbury, North Carolina and began playing rock and roll at a young age of sixteen. In the early 70's, he played on the road in a band that opened for The Brooklyn Bridge, Tommy James, Sam and Dave, Show Men, Gary U.S.Bonds and others. In the late70's Carl played with a band that had an RCA label release that hit the Billboard charts. Currently lending his expertise in Tough Deal.

 

Matt Martin (Bass Guitar)

Matt's blues roots go back to Memphis, TN where he was raised. He credits his dad's New Orleans heritage as having a big impact on his broad musical education. Southern Rock, Delta Blues and Classic Rock have also played a part in his development as a musician.

Whether it be in local clubs, special events, Huge Festivals or in the recording studio, his roots in the blues have provided the foundation for his playing style. In the early 1980's, he played in a band that opened for Alabama, Tony Joe White and John Anderson.

Another favorite story involves rubbing elbows with the Kennedys ...... OK ..... maybe that's a stretch; however, while playing at an upscale Yacht Club his lodging accommodations were aboard the yacht the Kennedys use for their coastal waterway vacations......Not too shabby!

His local connections have most recently brought him on board with TOUGH DEAL where his talents are greatly appreciated. So, let the good times roll.